At a Louisville gathering of lawmakers from across the U.S. — including Kentucky state Sen. Whitney Westerfield — concerns were raised about deep fakes and misinformation via AI.
A controversial amendment to alter the Kentucky Constitution is on the ballot in November. Amendment 2 would allow the state legislature to use public funds on education outside of public schools.
Unlike most states, Kentucky does not require filed or advancing bills to be accompanied by a financial analysis. Sometimes lawmakers ask for them, and sometimes they are “confidential.”
Part of the work includes $14 million for temporary structures where the House and Senate will meet while renovation of the 120-year-old building is underway.
Adams was chosen by his peers in the National Association of Secretaries of State to co-chair its Elections Committee, along with Democratic Secretary of State Gregg Amore of Rhode Island.
The federal funding includes money for temporary housing, repairs and low cost loans for residents of Christian, Todd and Trigg counties, among others.
